Sr. Robotic Systems Engineer

SIG SAUER, Inc
. is a leading provider and manufacturer of firearms, electro-optics, ammunition, airguns, suppressors, remote controlled weapons stations, and training. For over 250 years SIG SAUER, Inc. has evolved, and thrived, by blending American ingenuity, German engineering, and Swiss precision. Today, SIG SAUER is synonymous with industry-leading quality and innovation which has made it the brand of choice amongst the U.S. Military, the global defense community, law enforcement, competitive shooters, hunters, and responsible citizens.

Additionally, SIG SAUER is the premier provider of elite firearms instruction and tactical training at the SIG SAUER Academy. Headquartered in Newington, New Hampshire, SIG SAUER employs people across various U.S. locations, and global facilities across multiple regions. SIG SAUER is certified a
Great Place to Work™. For more information about the company and product line visit: .

Position Summary: The Sr. Robotic Systems Engineer is responsible for leading system-level design and integration activities for advanced robotic and autonomous platforms, defining requirements, creating architecture, executing trade studies, and overseeing testing and validation. They drive complex debugging, implement advanced autonomy and control features, and ensure system compliance with defense and aerospace standards. The Sr. Robotic Systems Engineer has a deep knowledge of control theory, robotic software frameworks, real-time platforms, sensor fusion, and electromechanical systems.

Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring ability, and successful delivery of mission-critical systems are essential. The Sr. Robotic Systems Engineer coordinates efforts across Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Manufacturing, and Test Engineering teams, and serve as a technical lead on programs. They mentor Engineers I and II, support program managers, interface with customers, and present at technical reviews. They operate with high autonomy and are expected to lead cross-functional collaboration and engineering decision-making.

FLSA: Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead system-level design and integration, defining architecture, interfaces, and communication structures across robotic platforms. Ensure interoperability and scalability.
• Lead sensor and actuator integration across systems, defining interface standards and optimizing performance. Guide design reviews and troubleshooting efforts.
• Lead lifecycle management activities, including planning for sustainment, upgrades, and end-of-life transitions.
• Oversee product baselines across engineering and production, ensuring system documentation remains current and consistent with delivered hardware and software.
• Own system-level deliverables and cross-discipline coordination. Lead design reviews, risk management, and ensure mission and contractual compliance.
• Lead test planning and validation of full robotic systems. Oversee HIL setups, field validation, and MIL-STD compliance verification. Oversee root cause analysis and generate industry standard reporting including fishbone diagrams, 5 Why's and related methods. Recommend corrective actions and validation.
• Lead reliability analyses, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and safety reviews. Ensure compliance with aerospace, defense, and environmental standards in production systems.
• Lead DFM reviews, collaborate with manufacturing teams, and ensure design solutions are producible and reliable at scale.
• Oversee system-level configuration, ensure compliance with change control policies, and coordinate updates across multiple disciplines.
• Lead manufacturing support for system-level integration, resolve cross-disciplinary technical issues, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead…